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At CEO (Boardroom Media) we track over 1,000,000 startups and over 5,000,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top New York based CEO’ operating in the eSports space. If you think a CEO’ is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on [email protected].
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Kevin April
CEO of SportsCastr
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About PANDA Interactive, SportsCastr: SportsCastr is a live video platform for sports that includes real-time score-bugs, broadcast quality motion graphics and augmented reality.
Wayne Mackey
Founder/CEO of Statespace
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About Statespace: Statespace provides performance analytics and a suite of tools for casual gamers and esports athletes to maximize their potential.
Craig Levine
Co-CEO of ESL Gaming
Craig Levine has helped pioneer the eSports industry over the past fifteen years. As a longtime gamer, Craig founded the first truly professional video game team in North America, Team 3D, in April, 2002. In addition, Craig also co-founded ESS Agency, an event marketing and technology company that helped power the North American eSports and video game industry with live streaming, online technology, and live event services. ESS Agency was acquired by Turtle Entertainment in 2014 to expand ESL’s global footprint to North America. ESL is the world’s largest independent eSports brand, leading the industry across various games with numerous online and live competitions. Craig is responsible for growing ESL and eSports in North America and around the world through strategic partnerships. Craig received a BS in Management & Organizational Behavior and Information Systems from NYU’s Stern School of Business.
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About ESL, ESL Gaming: ESL Gaming has developed into the world’s largest esports company.
Erhan Ciris
Founder and CEO of 4D Sight
Founder and CEO at 4D Sight
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About 4D Sight: Deep video monetization platform.
Austin Woolridge
Co-Founder / CEO of Players’ Lounge
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About Players’ Lounge: Players’ Lounge is an online platform where gamers can compete for cash.
Jacob Navok
CEO of Genvid Technologies
Jacob Navok is the CEO of Genvid Holdings.
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About Genvid Technologies: Genvid Technologies is a software company that provides interactive livestreaming technologies and services for MILEs.
Rachel Feinberg
CEO & Co-Founder of Ateyo
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About Ateyo: Apparel designed specifically for gamers. Comfy IRL. Virtually Unstoppable.
Brian Anderson
Founder and Co-CEO of beastcoast
Brian Anderson is a Co-founder and CEO at Beastcoast.
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About beastcoast: Beastcoast is an online esports game organizer that specializes in organizing games and tournaments based on players’ interests.
Taseen Peterson
Co-Founder / CEO of Gamefuly
Taseen Peterson is CEO and Founder at Gamefuly.
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About Gamefuly, Notefuly: Gamefuly is a Peer-to-Peer Marketplace for Esports Skill Development.
Robert Licopoli
CEO & Founder of 360 Sports, Inc.
As Chief Executive Officer, Robert F. Licopoli is responsible for representing the best interests of 360 Sports’ stakeholders, i.e. its athlete members and other service consumers, athlete advisors, products, regulators, and investors. He will create and implement strategies to grow the business and brand by developing business relationships and alliances, pursuing corporate opportunities, as well as assisting with oversight and management of the day-to-day operations. Mr. Licopoli has over 25 years of risk management, insurance, litigation, and compliance experience and is proven in the industry. His client base includes top real estate developers, construction managers and insurance brokerages. Mr. Licopoli’s success with launching and leading the NAFL, as well as his years of commitment to sports as a player, coach, and entrepreneur was recognized in 2005 when he was named as Man of the Year by the National Football Events organization. Licopoli was inducted into the Minor League Football Hall of Fame in the category of Sports Business in 2006. As described in the Description of the Business section of the SEC Registration A filing, in 1999, Mr. Licopoli started the NAFL with Dr. Harrington, and successfully developed it with the assistance of Mr. Sullivan until 2010 when it was sold. Subsequently, Mr. Licopoli established 360 Sports Events with Mr. Sullivan, which is one of the entities rolled up into 360 Sports, Inc.; In 2012, Mr. Licopoli formed 360 Agency, LLC, the second entity which has been rolled up into 360 Sports, Inc.
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About 360 Sports, Inc., 360 Sports, Inc.: 360 Sports, Inc. creates family office style back office solutions for active and retired professional athletes.
Julio Rivera
CEO of GosuNow
I’m Julio, an Art Director based in Brooklyn, New York. I have over ten years of experience in web design & application design, I also specialize in web development, blogging, & social media.
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About GosuNow, QL Gaming Group: Esports Community & Tournaments
